Job Title: Regional Scout
Department: Amateur Scouting
Reports To: Vice President, Amateur Scouting
Available Regions: North Carolina/Virginia
Status: Exempt
Primary Objective: Responsible forsupporting and assisting the Vice President of Amateur Scouting in all facets of player evaluation.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate and report on all players in the assigned area.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive “Preference List” for the assigned area.
- Provide and present all relevant background information (interviews, character assessments, test applications, etc.) on prospects in the assigned area.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Mariners role system and apply it at all levels.
- File schedules for all schools/programs in the assigned area. Provide guidance and recommendation for incoming crosscheckers and other members of the scouting department.
- Provide prospect “follow reports” on prospects for upcoming draft classes.
- Author and provide reports, preferences and recommendations in all forms of player acquisition (Trade, Free Agency, Rule 4 Draft, Rule 5 Draft, 6-Year Free Agency, etc.).
- Special Assignment coverages as assigned by Vice President, Amateur Scouting.
- Evaluate all assigned coverages and players-of-interest.
- Attend Regional Scouting meeting in advance of the annual July Draft. Provide detailed presentation of each prospect in the assigned area.
- Regularly collaborate with scouting leadership in developing self-improvement plans in all areas, including goal planning and reviews.
- Aid Pro Scouting Department when assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equivalent, relevant work experience would be considered.
- A minimum of two (2) years of scouting experience is strongly preferred, along with a proven ability to evaluate talent across all levels of amateur and professional baseball.
Physical Activities and Working Conditions:
- Travel required
- Must live within assigned region
Compensation Rate/Range:
The anticipated salary range for this role is $60,000-80,000 annually. The Mariners also provide a robust and unique offering of perks and benefits including paid public transportation, merchandise discounts, special access to baseball games and other public events, and a number of exclusive employee incentives. All perks are subject to eligibility requirements and availability and may be modified or amended from time to time.